Chapter 1 - Mission & Authority

  • 1.01 Mission and Core Beliefs

  • 1.02 Use of Georgia Department of Public Safety Emblems and Badges

Chapter 2 - Written Directives

  • 2.01 Written Directives

Chapter 3 - Code of Conduct

  • 3.01 Code of Conduct

  • 3.02 Oath of Office

  • 3.03 Code of Ethics

Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure

  • 4.01 Delegation of Authority

Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters

  • 5.01 Anti-Harassment and Prohibited Workplace Behavior

  • 5.02 Equal Employment Opportunity

  • 5.03 Outside Employment

  • 5.04 Critical Incident Support

  • 5.05 Nepotism and Favoritism

  • 5.06 Death and Funeral of a Member

  • 5.07 Drug-Free Work Force

  • 5.08 Drug and Alcohol Testing

  • 5.09 Leave

  • 5.10 Re-Employment

  • 5.11 Workplace Threats and Acts of Violence

  • 5.12 Modified Duty Assignment

  • 5.13 Work Hours and Overtime

  • 5.14 Personnel Procedures for Separations and Retirements

  • 5.15 Performance Management

  • 5.16 Disability Retirement/Fitness for Duty

  • 5.17 Teleworking

  • 5.18 Employee Assistance Program

  • 5.19 Closure of Department Facilities

  • 5.20 Pre-Employment Medical Requirements

  • 5.21 Military Leave

Chapter 6 - Uniforms & Equipment

  • 6.01 Uniform and Appearance

  • 6.02 Departmental Communications Equipment

  • 6.03 Vehicle Assignments

  • 6.04 Protective Vests

  • 6.05 Handcuffs

  • 6.06 Badges and Identification Cards

  • 6.07 This policy no longer exists.

  • 6.08 Speed Detection Devices

  • 6.09 License Plate Reader

  • 6.10 Mobile Biometrics

Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters

  • 7.01 Historic Properties

  • 7.02 Military Courtesy

  • 7.03 Buildings, Grounds, & Equipment

  • 7.04 Business Cards

  • 7.05 Wrecker Qualifications/Rotation Lists

  • 7.06 Expenses

  • 7.07 Contact with Inmates

  • 7.08 Use of Tobacco

  • 7.09 The United States and Georgia Flags

  • 7.10 Inventory

  • 7.11 Purchasing and Procurement

  • 7.12 Department Fuel, Oil, and Car Supplies

  • 7.13 State Supplies, Services, and Surplus Equipment

  • 7.14 Donation of Equipment and Facilities

  • 7.15 Contracts and Memorandum of Understandings

  • 7.16 This policy no longer exists.

  • 7.17 Purchasing Card

  • 7.18 Deposits and Bank Reconciliations

  • 7.19 Refund Checks for the Overweight Citations Unit

  • 7.20 Safety and Loss Prevention

  • 7.21 Requests for Advance Checks

Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline

  • 8.01 Discipline

  • 8.02 Complaints

  • 8.03 Legal Proceedings and Representation

  • 8.04 Employee Complaint Resolution Procedure

Chapter 9 - Inspections

  • 9.01 Inspections

Chapter 10 - Use of Control and Weapons

  • 10.01 Use of Force

  • 10.02 Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) Spray

  • 10.03 Weapons

Chapter 11 - Arrest-Related Procedures

  • 11.01 Enforcement

  • 11.02 Bias Based Profiling

  • 11.03 Traffic Stops

  • 11.04 Off Duty Arrests

  • 11.05 DUI Enforcement

  • 11.06 Guidelines for Searches Without a Warrant

  • 11.07 Custodial Transports

Chapter 12 - Evidence & Property

  • 12.01 Evidence and Property

  • 12.02 This policy no longer exists.

  • 12.03 Mobile Video/Audio Recording

  • 12.04 Photographs

  • 12.05 Asset Forfeiture

Chapter 13 - Reports & Records

  • 13.01 Open Records

  • 13.02 Records, Forms and Reports

  • 13.03 This policy no longer exists.

  • 13.04 This policy no longer exists.

  • 13.05 Citation Distribution and Accountability

Chapter 14 - Communications

  • 14.01 Utilization of Technologies

  • 14.02 Computer Security & Crimes

  • 14.03 Communications with Persons with Hearing Disabilities

  • 14.04 Communications

  • 14.05 Mobile Data Terminals

  • 14.06 Internet Use & Online Social Networking

  • 14.07 Limited English Proficiency

  • 14.08 This policy no longer exists.

  • 14.09 Departmental Sanctioned Social Media

Chapter 15 - Media Relations

  • 15.01 Media Relations

Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences

  • 16.01 Unusual Occurrences/Special Details

  • 16.02 U.S. Government Vehicles

  • 16.03 Bomb Threats/Suspicious Packages

Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures

  • 17.01 Juvenile Operations

  • 17.02 Pursuits

  • 17.03 Traffic Crash Investigations

  • 17.04 Assisting Motorists

  • 17.05 Concentrated Patrols

  • 17.06 Removing Vehicles

  • 17.07 Escorts and Relays

  • 17.08 Post Operations

  • 17.09 Duties and Responsibilities

  • 17.10 Missing Persons Response

  • 17.11 Traffic Direction and Control

  • 17.12 Specific Groups and Officials

  • 17.13 Driver Re-examination

  • 17.14 Powers and Duties

  • 17.15 Crash Review Board

  • 17.16 Roadblocks

Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases

Chapter 19 - Investigations

  • 19.01 Pre-Employment Background Investigations

  • 19.02 Office of Professional Standards

  • 19.03 Interviews and Interrogations

Chapter 20 - Awards

  • 20.01 Departmental Awards Program

Chapter 21 - Special Programs

  • 21.01 Honor Guard

  • 21.02 This policy no longer exists.

  • 21.03 Victim/Witness Assistance

  • 21.04 Chaplain Program

Chapter 22 - Recruitment & Selection

Chapter 23 - Training

  • 23.01 Field Training Officers

  • 23.02 Training

Chapter 24 - Career Development

  • 24.01 Promotions and Transfers

Chapter 25 - Special Units & Support Services

  • 25.01 Aviation Support

  • 25.02 Activation of State of Georgia SWAT Team

  • 25.03 Selection of Members to the State of Georgia SWAT Team

  • 25.04 Motorcycle Unit

  • 25.05 Executive Security

  • 25.06 Specialized Assignments

  • 25.07 Canine Teams

  • 25.08 Crisis Negotiators

  • 25.09 Capitol Police Division

  • 25.10 Child Abduction Recovery Team (C.A.R.T.)